Description

A misnomer in comparison to driving over Independence Pass and navigating the 2.4-million acre White River National Forest, Difficult Campground is a natural haven for wildlife lovers. Standing tall at about 8,100 ft elevation Difficult stays chill by the hands of the Roaring Fork River that run alongside.
Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
48 sites
Up to 10 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Paddling
Wind sports
Off-roading (OHV)
Snow sports
Swimming
Wildlife watching

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Difficult Campground.

Cave
Forest
Hot spring
Lake
River, stream, or...
Swimming hole
Waterfall
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Hipcamper Jason
Jason H.
didn't provide a recommendation.
November 16th, 2016

If the campgrounds around the Maroon Bells are full, and they likely are, this is the next closest thing. Sites are larger and more spread out so you'll have a little more privacy.

Hipcamper Kris
Kris L.
didn't provide a recommendation.
August 21st, 2015

My wife and I stayed here in early-June, 2015. I'll have to admit, I was skeptical of staying in a campground with 47 sites; I thought it would be crowded and noisy, but was pleasantly surprised by how much privacy we really had. We stayed in Site #6, and while we definitely didn't feel isolated, we didn't feel crowded, either.

The location is perfect for quick trips into Aspen, but gets you far enough out of the city that it feels wilderness-ish. The campground is surrounded by huge aspen and pine trees, and is far enough away from the road that you don't hear much highway noise. Restrooms are clean and well-maintained.

Rain and snow kept us from doing any hiking, but the drive over Independence Pass is beautiful.

Hipcamper Kim U.
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July 2nd, 2018
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September 6th, 2017
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August 4th, 2017
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April 2nd, 2017
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March 18th, 2017
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March 15th, 2017
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March 12th, 2017
Park
White River National Forest
State
Colorado
Country
United States
Phone Number
970-927-0107
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
39.142° N, 106.771° W
Unknown price
Tent / RV / Trailer - Group: 1 Site
(Up to 30 people per site)
Unknown price
Tent / RV / Trailer: 47 Sites
(Up to 10 people per site)